Interpretive Summary: This book chapter provides a comprehensive update of experimental use of antimicrobial volatile nature plant bioactive compounds in edible film applications. It reviews the most recent advancement in edible film technology to promote food safety. A brief description of how these antimicrobial edible films are produced and the methods used to determine the antimicrobial activity and physical properties (color, water, vapor penetration, and stretch strength properties) of these films are also given.

Technical Abstract:
This book chapter provides a comprehensive update of experimental use of antimicrobial volatile essential oils in edible film applications. It reviews the most recent advancement in edible film technology to promote food safety. A brief description of how these antimicrobial edible films are produced and the methods used to determine the antimicrobial activity and physical properties of these films are also given.